Maintenance Technician Handyman/Porter
Swami International•Gardena, CA
•Onsite
About The Position
Swami International has been providing affordable housing throughout the South Bay area for over 30 years. We are looking for Maintenance Technicians to assist with preventative maintenance and unit turns. If you have experience with painting, carpentry, plumbing or HVAC, you are encouraged to apply. Maintenance technician will be responsible for one or more of the following areas; regular maintenance, painting, carpentry, electrical and/or plumbing works to ensure that residential and commercial units are habitable in a timely manner.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Min. of 2 years maintenance experience
- Must provide own transportation; ability to provide own tools a plus
- Car travel required
- Proof of valid driver’s license, vehicle registration and auto insurance required
- Proven ability to safely operate power tools
- Must be professional and costumer service oriented, with the ability to deal effectively with unsatisfied tenants
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills, including the ability to express thoughts clearly and exchange information with others
- Able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently with little or no supervision while using common sense
- Ability to efficiently troubleshoot and assess a problem
- Ability to follow directions and take initiative
- Excellent time management skills including the ability to be highly organized and detail-oriented
- Maintains a safe working environment
- Able to endure and experience temperature changes
- Able to lift and or carry up to 20 pounds above shoulder level on a frequent basis and team lifting above 50 pounds when necessary
- Ability to walk, stand, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, and or crawl
- Ability to work in small, confined workspaces
Nice To Haves
- Experience with painting, carpentry, plumbing or HVAC
- Prefer one or more of the following certifications; Plumbing certificate, Electrical certificate, EPA certified and certified in Osha safety requirements
- Willing to work overtime and/or weekends when necessary a plus
- Bi-lingual Spanish a plus
Responsibilities
- Replace and/ or repair window, window frame and screen
- Hang doors
- Replace and re-key locks
- Replace door knobs, hinges, and other hardware
- Install, replace and/or repair kitchen appliances, closet doors, towel bars, shower handles, shower doors, phone jacks, etc
- Repair and/or replace light fixtures
- Handle all pre paint preparation including but not limited to washing walls and/or sanding walls, removing old stains, paint or treatments, paint and/or reface walls, etc
- Sand, paint or texture walls, baseboards, moldings, ceilings, closets, doors, cabinets, walls, etc.
- Reglaze, varnish and/or stain cabinets and/or doors
- Install cabinetry and/or other cabinets, doors, drawers, vanities, etc.
- Install tile, granite, and/or marble countertop/floor and/or shower/bath stalls
- Repair and/or replace/install smoke alarms, outlets, switches, plate covers, GFI, 240 volts, breakers, thermostat, AC/heater
- Repair and or replace/install faucets, bathtubs, sinks, garbage disposals and/or electrical/gas water heaters, etc.
- Unclog toilets, kitchen sinks and other drain lines including main lines when necessary
- Perform other tasks and special projects as required
Benefits
- Benefits as described in the Swami Employee Handbook
- Discount on Fair Market Value of Swami Owned unit
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
